Johnson TN-28 questions and seeking out Lloyd for parts

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  • April 5, 2015 at 6:40 pm #1113
    shoestringmariner
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      Hey everyone, new member here.
      I recently picked up a couple of TN-28’s, neither of which run. The compression is so-so by gauge, though it seems pretty tight when I pull it over. (pop-pop). I’m afraid to open up the cyl head in fears I cannot locate a gasket. (Or can I make one??) I’m getting the feeling that I may have to make my own gaskets for everything else, in which case, what is the ideal material for this?

      I’ve been reading up on various threads and how-to’s on these motors and it is my hopes that I can reach Lloyd here in the event that the leather seals are still available for sale. (PM did not seem to want to work) I’ve replaced the coils, and am about to open up the carb to go through it. Hoping to get it running well before I do a real resto. I’ve picked up the Sierra impeller and have it reamed and ready…cant wait to revive this little gem

      Thanks in advance

      April 5, 2015 at 6:57 pm #13377
      chris-p
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        Go through this article here! Will be very helpful.

        Lloyds contact info is on here under the Carb Servicing section.

        http://www.pochefamily.org/outboard/

        April 5, 2015 at 7:25 pm #13378
        shoestringmariner
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          Thanks, yes I did find that info, however I was unsure of the posting date and whether the address/pricing was current

          April 5, 2015 at 8:39 pm #13382
          bbstacker1
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            I have got those head gaskets from here in the past http://www.vintageoutboard.com

            April 5, 2015 at 8:43 pm #13383
            shoestringmariner
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              Oh, that is GOLD bb…thank you!

              April 6, 2015 at 12:49 am #13401
              ggoldy
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                Glad to see another 461 here, bbstacker1. Did not expect it.

                April 6, 2015 at 10:29 am #13409
                bbstacker1
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                  quote ggoldy:

                  Glad to see another 461 here, bbstacker1. Did not expect it.

                  Yep, you just never know.

                  April 11, 2015 at 10:15 pm #13740
                  shoestringmariner
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                    Cant believe how clean the inside of this carb is. No dirt, no varnish. I might try to run it and see if the leather seals hold up for right now.

                    I’m wondering if someone has been in this carb already. The needle valve (hi speed jet???) looks as if it has been buggered with. There’s a ring worn in around it’s taper and the straight section looks kind of beat up. The bore where it passes through the top of the carb is scored which is odd. Luckily I have a parts motor which I can pillage. That one is varnished up bad 🙁

                    April 11, 2015 at 10:27 pm #13741
                    Mumbles
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                      Unfortunately, Lloyds health isn’t the best right now and I doubt if he will be able to help you out with the seals for a while. It’s probably in the best interest to let him rest.

                      There’s more information on the Green Board.

                      April 12, 2015 at 1:09 am #13752
                      shoestringmariner
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                        Thanks, I have heard, but I hadn’t considered that my update comment would make it appear that I was still trying to contact Lloyd.
                        My well wishes to better days ahead of course!!

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